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Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies on the roll
This week, we turn our attention to ride-hailing companies that are taking over the world. From GoJek launching their social media accounts to Grab’s cancellation fines and to Uber’s JUMP V2, which is safer and easier to handle.
Uber Eats tests food delivery via drones
Uber Eats has announced that it will begin testing the first-ever commercial application of drone food delivery in high-density urban areas.
After scUber, Uber Air is taking New York skies
Flying ride-hailing cars may no longer be a thing in the future as Uber plans to debut its Uber Air service sooner than later.
scUber: First rideshare submarine debuts in Australia
Queensland, Australia paired with Uber and launched scUber, the world’s first rideshare submarine experience, coming to the Great Barrier Reef.
Uber adds feature that tells driver to shut up
Ride-hailing giant Uber has added an option in its premium ride service Uber Black that tells the driver to shut up and drive during the trip.
Travel tech this week: Starting a small revolution and more
This week, road transportation takes centre stage with Uber sharing speed data and Amadeus including Heycars in its system. A new app is launched that combines tech’s best products – social media and search engine.
Travel tech this week: Mother’s Day with EaseMyTrip, Uber empowers Saudi women and more
This week on the travel tech sector, Avis recently launched a new campaign and Uber’s recent partnership aims to empower Saudi women. Here are the travel tech stories for this week.
Sony debuts ride-hailing in Tokyo
Electronics giant Sony recently launched its own ride-hailing platform, S.Ride, in Tokyo rivalling JapanTaxi and LINE after the company committed to bring an Uber-like experience to Japan’s capital.
Travel tech this week: Uber’s “Women Preferred View” and more
This week, we saw incredible features from the ride-hailing and car rental sector. Following Saudi Arabia’s grant license to drive to women, Uber launches women-only drivers. Meanwhile, Europcar creates a road trip planning tool to help you embark on an epic adventure.
Travel tech this week: Settling in Singapore
This week, we saw a lot of activity in Southeast Asia, which has been a fertile ground for start-ups. Two companies have set up offices in Singapore, which is still the best place to manage your business in APAC.
The race is on: Why Uber, Lyft IPO is pure gamble
Lyft has pulled ahead of Uber after it went public before its rival. While Uber’s paperwork has yet to become public, it would eventually go public. Despite being valued for more than a hundred billion dollars, experts compare investing in the companies a pure gamble.
Roads less travelled: Didi Chuxing expands in South America
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is reportedly expanding in Latin America based on the job postings and a company official.
Vietnam to reinvestigate Grab-Uber deal
It has been almost a year since the merger between Grab and Uber shook the ride-hailing market in Southeast Asia. After the deal, Grab became the top dog in Asia.
Travel tech this week: From new airport shuttle, codeshare UPAs to booking platforms
This week, we saw a lot of new technologies and partnerships in the travel tech space. Uber added new services to make going on a holiday much easier. Meanwhile, UK airports employ an all-electric airport shuttle.
Travel tech this week: Google’s voice assistant for airlines and hotels and more
This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop their services.
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